Medical Conditions

Question 1

Hypoglycemia

Answer 1

MINIMAL SUGAR IN BLOOD (diabetes)
Sign: hunger, double vision, fast breathing/pulse, dizzy, drowsy, confused
Care: give sugar (candy, juice)

Question 2

Hyperglycemia

Answer 2

SUGAR IN BLOOD BUT CAN’T GET TO CELLS
Sign: fruity breath, frequent pee, thirst, fast breathing/pulse, dizzy, drowsy, confused
Care: EMS, can give sugar but will have no improvement

Question 3

Epilepsy

Answer 3

RECURRING UNPROVOKED SEIZURES
Sign: seizing
Care: move objects, no restraint, recovery position, time seizure and call EMS +5mins

Question 4

Asthma

Answer 4

AIRWAY INFLAMMATION - CAN’T BREATHE
Sign: recurrent wheezing, breathless, tight chest, dry cough
Care: use puffer, ideal breathing position, slow exhale

Question 5

Exercise Induced Bronchospasm

Answer 5

TEMPORARY NARROW AIRWAY BY EXERCISE - CANT BREATHE
Sign: short breath, coughing, chest tight, wheezing, specifically for those with diagnosis
Care: educate athlete, puffer, breathing position, slow exhale

Question 6

Exertional Heat Stroke

Answer 6

Sign: +40 deg, unconscious/decreased mental status, no sweat, hot/dry skin, nausea
Care: cool then transport, remove gear, rehydration

Question 7

Exertional Heat Exhaustion

Answer 7

Sign: -40 deg, conscious, heavy sweating, pale/moist/cool skin
Care: fluids, rest, cooling, rehydration, if no improvement then emergency